Written question asked by Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 11 June 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 June 2018. It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 June 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Tornado Aircraft: Accidents
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what training was provided for Tornado crew members in the operation and control of the GQ 5000 parachute prior to the collision of two Tornado aircraft over the Moray Firth in July 2012.
- Answer
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Tornado aircrew are required to undertake a range of parachute training, including parachute flight and landing drills. Training covers canopy handling, safe landing procedures, actions to be carried out when bailing out over water, the effects of drift, parachute dragging on the ground and in water, and harness release. This training should be undertaken every two years, and has not changed since 2012.
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- 152201
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- 2017-19
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- Subjects
- Accidents Training Tornado aircraft Parachuting
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